Application Equipment: General labeling equipment and can also be used in Gluefast’s hot melt roll coater. When used with the MELTCATOR (with standard corduroy roller) approximate coverage is .04-grams/square inch (.006 grams/square cm). Stronger bonds may require greater adhesive amounts.
FDA Status: Ingredients comply with regulations for use in Food Packaging Adhesives as per Regulation 175.105.
Hot Melt adhesives are made from various combinations of resin (ethylene vinyl acetate for example), wax, and other materials. The adhesive is applied hot and bonds as it cools. The cost per pound is more than water-based adhesives, but the speed of set is often so much faster that the increase production rates warrant its use.
Applications include automatic labeling, case and carton sealing, product assembly, pallet stabilization, and more.
Hot melt adhesives are generally less pervious to water than water based products, but they are also more sensitive to temperature changes. For example, most hot melt adhesives become very brittle when exposed to cold temperatures, and they begin to soften at temperatures above 160°F.
Note: Surfaces and information above are suggestions only … final tests for suitability remain the responsibility of the user. As with all hot melt adhesives, the user must take care to avoid getting hot adhesive on the skin. Eye protection and protective clothing recommended. See MSDS for details, click here.
